Photo credits: Justin (Flickr) All people agree, from royalty to high profile celebrities to die-hard romantics, that diamonds are extremely precious stones—and precious investments. The cost and value of diamonds is usually based on the 4 C’s: Colour, Carat, Clarity and Cut. Out of all four, colour is probably the hardest to choose as diamonds come in a huge assortment

An ikat pattern is the result of a procedure known as resist dyeing which a quite similar  tie-dye. Through the named process, only certain parts of the fabric are affected by the dye, resulting in a cool tribal-inspired print that works with every style. I’m having a little ikat moment lately, weather is a beautiful ikat area rug, a fab

While designing and building a shipping container home may sound a bit weird, it can really be a practical and financially rewarding decision. With the cost of building and housing materials soaring and the idea of up-cycling becoming more and more embraced, people the world over are seeking a humble modified shipping container to save on building costs. Not only

Do you panic when you discover a damaged antique in your collection? Have you ever actually damaged a ring by accidentally scratching it on a wall or metal? This has happened to many people. Many have thought that those pieces wouldn’t have much value anymore. Well, in many cases, they may experience a surprise; the “repairman” tells them that their

Are you tired of your same-old-same-old bedroom or lounge? Have you been through a kaleidoscope of colours but still feel as though something’ missing? Have you looked at your windows? So many people forget about their windows when decorating a room but the right window dressing, such as custom blinds, can really finish off the overall look of a room.

Some people love unpacking and hate packing. Some feel the other way around. For those who prefer packing, or indeed want to make unpacking in a new home as easy as possible, it’s a good idea to have a plan before unpacking so you don’t get lost amongst your packaging and boxes. Professional interstate removalists in Sydney suggest unpacking room

I’m not the best cook out there, well, I don’t even cook that much, but I do spend a lot of time in the kitchen, quite curious, no? Like most of you, I love gorgeous kitchens, especially the ones with a little retro vibe.  It’s great when appliances look the part, like the ones from KitchenAid.  There are a couple

This article has been written by Geoff Ainsworth, managing director of rucomfy beanbags, a leading manufacturer and distributor of beanbags and other soft furnishings. Sometimes conventional home décor just seems a bit too stuffy and plain, in need of something a little bit fun, fresh and different. Infuse your home with whimsicality by adding quirky elements here and there throughout

I recently visited the new workspace of a friend of mine, in one of the old apartment buildings in my town, Needless to say that the three room flat, with open kitchen and dinning space, gorgeous view, has one of the most beautiful herringbone solid wood floors I’ve seen around.  Why I’m telling you this? Because it struck me that

True, I never realized I was a couch potato when a friend of mine from Sydney called me that the other day but then again since one spends as much time in front of the television as I do watching whatever sport there is, I guess I cannot complain. Informed So after initially taking umbrage as this epithet, when I